Painful respiration (breathing), anterior chest wall; Rib pain is a common but sometimes complex symptom. The third quarter 2024 coding clinic recommends rib pain now be classified under r07.89.
Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls. Learn how to accurately document and bill using the right codes for rib pain. This condition is characterized by the inflammation of the cartilage in the rib cage, which causes rib pain.
Learn how to accurately code rib pain for optimal billing and compliance.